Minimum Wage Updated in Maryland, United States of America from 01 July 2026 - July 01, 2026

Minimum wages have been revised in Maryland, United States of America with effect from 01 July 2026. The minimum wages are increased as follows:

Montgomery County - Employers with 10 or less employees - All except tipped workers, from $15.50 to $15.95 per hour;
Montgomery County - Employers with 10 or less employees -employees under the age of 18 years during the first 6 months of employment, from $13.18 to $13.56 per hour;
For Montgomery County - Employers with 11 - 50 employees - All except tipped workers, from $16.00 to $16.50 per hour;
Montgomery County - Employers with 11 - 50 employees - employees under the age of 18 years during the first 6 months of employment, from $13.60 to $14.03 per hour;
Montgomery County - Employers with 51 or more employees - All except tipped workers, from $17.65 to $18.00 per hour;
Montgomery County - Employers with 51 or more employees - Employees under the age of 18 years during the first 6 months of employment, from $15.00 to $15.30 per hour; and
Howard County - Small Employers, from $15.50 to $16.00 per hour.

For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.